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Effectiveness evaluation of two attractants, Cera Trap® and Tripack®, for the mass trapping of Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) in citrus orchards in different regions of Tunisia.

January 2013
Posters | Cera-Trap®

Damages of C. capitata in Tunisia may cause losses of about 1.06 millions Dollars (US) per year on Citrus. By this factor, mass trapping is being evaluated for an effective control of this pest in citrus. The trials were conducted during 2 years (2010, 2011) with two types of Mediterranean fruit fly mass trapping systems Cera Trap® and Tripack® in citrus orchards in three different geographical regions of Tunisia. The Cera Trap® system showed a similar or even a higher effectiveness than ...

CeraTrap®, a Commercial Mass Trapping System for Med fly (Ceratitis capitata) Control Used in Israel

October 2012
Posters | Cera-Trap®

The Med fly Ceratitis capitata has been considered for several decades as the major phytophagous insect in orchards worldwide, and in Israel particularly, due to the severe damage caused to the fruits. Taking into account that the pupae in the ground and the larvae hidden in the fruits are hard to control, the main efforts, as of the 60', centered on aerial applications for adult control. The leading product was Malathion, accompanied by bait. Malathion was banned for use in fruits for expor...

Evaluation of Armurox product as inducer of defense response in melon against powdery mildew of cucurbits.

October 2012
Posters | Armurox®

The objective of the present study consisted of determining the effectiveness of the product Armurox® of BIOIBERICA S.A. in the control of powdery mildew and to evaluate its paper as possible inducer of defenses in plants, using for it the melon-powdery mildew model patho-system. The treatment with Armurox® is able to control the disease through the activation of mechanisms of defense like the reinforcing of cellular walls, the production of reactive oxygen species and the increase in the ...